The American Red Cross of Upstate South Carolina serves Greenville, Abbeville, Anderson, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, and Pickens Counties.

Monday, October 02, 2006

Bike Rally Aids Red Cross Chapters



September 29th & 30th, motorcycle enthusiasts had the opportunity to ride, race, and raise funds for a good cause as the Upstate and Piedmont Chapters of the American Red Cross held its 14th annual Motorcycle Rally.

Friday's main draw was motorcycle drag racing at the Greer Dragway, presented by Foothills Motorsports. The event featured some of the nation's top Fuel racers and a competition among all bikers who attended as a way of proving who's got the "baddest hog in South Carolina."

The main rally began at 9 a.m., Saturday, at the BMW Zentrum in Spartanburg. Bikers participated in a poker run which awarded the best hand with a 2007 Harley Davidson 883 Custom bike donated by Harley-Davidson of Greenville.

The route included four stops and ended at the Harley-Davidson of Greenville, where bikers enjoyed a party with local food vendors and music by the Enforcers.

The event draws nearly 1,500 riders and raises approximately $80,000 split between two major Upstate Red Cross chapters in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties.

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